RACING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3118, 18 February 1909, Page 5

RACING.

WOODVILLE RACES.

B} Telegraph—Press Association

WOODVILLE, February 17,

The autumn meeting of the Wocdville Jockey Club commenced to-day in fine weather. A little rain fell during the afternoon, but did not interfere with the enjoyment of the sport. The sum of £7,430 passed through the totaliastor, as compared with £8,754 for the corresponding day last year —a decrease of £1,324. There were seven bookmakers inside and one outside. The fees of the bookmakers more than made up for the loss in the totalisator revenue.

The racing throughout the day was of a high order—large fields and close and exciting finishes. The Cup was a very easy win for Woodhey. The biggest surprise of the day was Kelso, who cleared out and "spreadeagled" the field. Two horses fell in the Hurdles race. Rosegrove came down at the obstacle in the straight, close to thd stand, and his rider, Tyford, was rather badly hurt. He remained insensible for some time, and was then removed into the town. When he regained consciousness. It was then found that luckily no bones were broken. At the nex jump Whatakura lost bis ridsr, who escaped injury. Results: —■ Maiden Plate, of 65 sovs; 6 furlongs— Waipunui 1, Pi-ojectile 2, Seraphic 3. Scratched —Dolce. Wen very easily by a length. Time, Imin 17 3-ssec.

Hack Hurdles, of 85 sovs; miles. —Commander 1, Don Carlos 2, Kuemac 3. Scratched Rookby, Grenade, St. Amelia and Stormlight. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 3min 21 l-ssec.

Whariti Hack Handicap, 75 sovs; 7 furlongs. —First Mate 1, Vi 2, Miss Vera 3. A good race. Won by a length. Time, lmin 30sec.

WOODVILLE CUP, of 200 sovs; miles. Woodhey 1 Vasa 2 Moloch 3

Abo started —Moral, Loiret, Seaton Dale, Anemone. This was a splendid race to the turn, where Woodhey came through and won eati ilv by four lengths. Time, 2min 9 2-ssec.

County Hack Handicap, of 75 sovrj 6 furlongs. Kelso 1, Swallow 2 Kimmerian 3. Scratched—Waioriki, Burton, Shannon Lass, Steady and Vinco. Won comfortably by two lengths. Presidents' Handicap, of lOOsovs; 7 furlongs. Waikaraka 1, Beringaria 2, Investment 3. Also started Merrie Zealand, Silken Rein, Rangihaefca, Moscow, Toa Tuhi, San Fernando, Ed King, Highden and Chamois. Won easily by two lengtrr/i Time, lrnin 30 2 sscc. Victoria Handicap, of 75 so'vs; 1 mild.—Sealer 1, Mildara 2. Windage Scratched—Grand Poplar ana .Marathon. Won by half a I'njrth. Windage, who wxs' a hot favourite, was a length a.vav. Ti*ne, lmin 46 sec. Tel-ph'.n? Handicap, of 100 sov3; 5 furlonjjs. —Sunbo»net 1, Axite 2, Lord Sou 1 3. Ala> started—Aboriginal, Karen;a, Mex-rie Rose, Golden Gate, Mus st-1 Lothair, Lochiela, Conquestina, Hydraulic and Steady. A good race and very close finish. Tim' j , lmin 2?ec. ACCEPTANCES. The fo'loA'i.j<!f are the acceptances for the second day of the Wo jdviile races: Settlers' Hack, 6 furlongs.—Kelso 9.1, Splash 8.12, Waioriki 8.7, Genuine 8.2, Miss Vera 7.10, Awha 7.9, Bonnie Doon 7.6, Royal Maid, Taumano and Pi'ine 7.2, Kimmerian and Steady 6.10. Second Hurdles, 1J miles. —Forest 10.11, Whatakura 10.3, RoseGircve 9.13, Rueinac 9.5. Ballance Hack Welter, 7 furlongs. —Stormlight 10.7, Windage 9.11, Lucretius 9.8, Xavier and Bouyanc 9.0, Mildura 8.13, Routine, Notorious, Icel and Aberbrothock 8.9, Diplomatic, Stevens, Royal Youngster, Liquid Air and Quandary 8.7. Autumn Handicap, 1 mile and a distance. —Woodhey 8.9, Moloch 8.4, Vasa 8.3, Waitapu 7.13, Sandstream 7.9, Merrie Rose 7.3, Seaton Dale 7.0, Loiret 6.13, Berengaria 6.10, Castiglione 6.7. Kumeroa Hack, 5 furlongs.— Axite and Waioriki 8.11, Genuine 8.9, Conquestina 8.5, Lucretius 8.4, Harnpcy JDumpty ana Waipunui 7.13, Hydraulic 7.9, Swallow, Contour, Taumano and Marton 7.7, Steady 6.13.

Shorts Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Kereroa 7.10, Toa Tuhi 7.5, Golden Gate 7.2, Vi 6.13, Lothair 6.12, Lochiela 6.9.

Maharahara Handicap, 1 mile. —■ Merrie Zealand 9.9, Aboriginal 9.0, Silken Rein 8.11, Loiret 8.10, Mussel, Moscow, and Rangihaeta 8.8, San Fernando 8.5, Investment 8.3, Highden and Sir Possible 8.2, Tuatahi and Chamois 8.0.